Meet the VFAPU team

VFAPU is under no illusion that we can completely stop poaching but with the support of various stakeholders, companies, hotels, lodges and individuals we have been able to achieve significant successes to date. Since the unit’s establishment, we have removed over 18,800 wire snares from our operational area and have arrested over 360 hardened poachers.

Charles Brightman

Head of Operations

Charles Brightman, a local safari operator and conservationist, together with the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, established the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit in January 1999.

Clever Kapandura

Anti Poaching Scout

Trust Sibanda

Anti Poaching Scout

Our Mission

We aim to eradicate poaching in the Victoria Falls region through a programme of EDUCATION, MANAGEMENT and BOOTS ON THE GROUND.